Red, Purple and Brown line trains halted in Lincoln Park due to ‘interlocking problems'

, the transit agency said Purple, Red and Brown Line trains were standing near Fullerton due to interlocking problems. Consider other service alternatives that may serve your trip, such as nearby bus routes or using buses to other rail lines, the transit agency said in its alert. Personnel are working to restore service. Allow extra travel time. Chicago fire officials said a train fire was reported in the area, but was secured around 10:15 a.m. No injuries were reported. It was not immediately clear how long the delays would last. Earlier that same morning, trains on the Orange Line were suspended near Midway Airport due to track conditions.